Envious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛnviːəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Envious is an adjective meaning Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.
Meaning
Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.
More Meanings
- Excessively careful; cautious.
- (obsolete) Malignant; mischievous; spiteful.
- (obsolete, poetic) Inspiring envy.
Example Sentences
My soul is envious of mine eye.
Each envious brier his weary legs doth scratch.
an envious man, disposition, or attack; envious tongues
He to him leapt, and that same envious gage / Of victors glory from him snatcht away.
Synonyms for envious
Depending on context, synonyms include overcautious, covetous, desirous, grudging, jealous, selfish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jealous, begrudging, grudging, desirous, covetous, selfish.
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